CONTROL LIQUID JUDGING METHOD AND ANALYSIS DEVICE - The present invention relates to a method for distinguishing between a sample and a control liquid in a system for analyzing a specific component in the sample by using an analyzing tool having a working electrode and an counter electrode. This discriminating method includes a first step of applying a voltage between the working electrode and the counter electrode, a second step of measuring a response current at certain intervals by use of the working electrode and the counter electrode, a third step of calculating a relative value for a peak value or an end value of the response current, a fourth step of calculating a change rate of the relative value, and a fifth step of distinguishing between the sample and the control liquid based on the change rate.

2011-02-17

20110036730

Display apparatus - A display apparatus is provided for displaying commemorative items such as medallions. The apparatus includes a framework (

Packaging Material with Desiccant - In a method for the pretreatment of a desiccant for a package unit for active pharmaceutical ingredient formulations, before the desiccant is introduced into the package unit it is exposed as additional conditioning step to a defined humidity atmosphere with a particular residual moisture.

2011-02-17

20110036734

PAPERBOARD MEDIA PACKAGE - A paperboard media package is provided for at least one media disc. The media package includes a front cover, a rear cover, a spine connecting the front cover to the rear cover, at least one media well carried by one of the front cover and a rear cover and a lock. The lock is displaceable between a locked position wherein the lock engages the media disc(s) to positively secure the media disc(s) in the media well(s) when the media package is closed and an unlocked position wherein the media disc(s) may be freely removed from the media well(s) when the media package is open.

2011-02-17

20110036735

TOOL BOX WITH REINFORCING STRUCTURE - A tool box with reinforcing structure includes a tool box having at least one connecting section disposed thereon, and at least one protection member engaged with the at least one connecting section. The at least one protection member moulded by extruded aluminium, such that the at least one protection member is tailorable for adapting to suit different standards of tool boxes to provide for protecting, decorating, and reinforcing the tool box.

2011-02-17

20110036736

COMPOSITE FOR PACKAGING A MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A composite for packaging a medical device has a first layer including an aromatic polyether polyurethane and a second layer. The first layer forms a base that has a plurality of walls extending therefrom to define a cavity for receiving the medical device. The second layer is disposed on the first layer opposite the cavity. The composite is formed from a method that includes the step of disposing the first layer on the second layer. The composite may also be included with a container to form a packaging system.

2011-02-17

20110036737

PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR ABSORBENT PAD DISPOSING UNITS - A packaging system for absorbent pad disposing units that comprises a receptacle and a plurality of absorbent pad disposing units contained within the receptacle. Each of the absorbent pad disposing units comprises a sterile absorbent pad and a dedicated refuse bag in a compressed state which is in cooperation with the absorbent pad. Each of the absorbent pad disposing units can be removed from the receptacle upon demand. The dedicated refuse bag is separable from the corresponding absorbent pad. A spent absorbent pad is can be disposed within the refuse bag when the refuse bag is in an expanded state.

2011-02-17

20110036738

Device For Receiving Of Disposable Items For An Operating Room - A system for receiving of disposable items in an operating room, where the objects that are to be disposed of and which are equipped with a data carrier are automatically acquired and electronically registered in databases. The data carrier on the objects can be RFID tags or a barcode. The data read out are used in particular to individually recognize the type, quantity, and value of an object and to be able to document and display the type, quantity, and value of an object by using an electronic inventory and value determination process.

HOUSING FOR PORTABLE ELECTRIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A housing for portable electronic device is disclosed. The portable electronic device includes a base, a bracket fixed in the base and an embedding assembly. The embedding assembly is embedded into the base and fixedly connecting to the bracket. The invention also discloses a method for manufacturing the housing.

2011-02-17

20110036741

Easy Open and Reclosable Package with Discrete Laminate Having Panel Section with Easy-Open Sealant - An easy-open and reclosable package includes a pouch including a discrete laminate including a tape including a base strip coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive, and a panel section, the inner surface of the panel section having an easy-open sealant, the panel section adhered by the PSA to the base strip; the discrete laminate anchored to a first side panel; and a product in the pouch. When the package is opened, the package can be reclosed by adhering the first or second side panel to the pressure sensitive adhesive. Methods for making the package, and a pouch, are also disclosed.

PACKAGING - Child-resistant packages and components thereof are disclosed. One of the disclosed child-resistant packages (

2011-02-17

20110036744

DECORATIVE SERVING TRAY WITH FREEZABLE INSERTS - An embodiment of the present invention is a decorative tray for serving chilled produce. The decorative tray comprises (a) a portable housing containing one or more sockets; (b) one or more removable inserts adapted to fit the sockets each having a hollow interior; and (c) a freezable substance disposed within the hollow interior of each removable insert.

2011-02-17

20110036745

Tray System - A tray system for retaining items on a tray and preventing items from falling onto a surface comprises a tray and at least one cord attached thereto. Engagement features at the end of the cord that is distal to the tray may securely attach to a toy, a food item, an item of dishware, drinkware, or flatware, or any other small item. The cord is preferably of a length such that attached items cannot reach the floor if they are dislodged from the tray and otherwise short enough so as not to be a safety hazard. The system further comprises fasteners disposed on an underside of the tray, for retaining the tray in a position or to a larger item, and fasteners on a topside of the tray, for securing items to the surface of the tray. The surface of the tray may also have a plurality of compartments thereon.

2011-02-17

20110036746

Tooth rescue kit - A portable compact emergency dental kit is provided for administering first aid in cases of avulsed, loose, or broken teeth. The kit contains step-by-step instructions for rendering the first aid even by persons untrained in dentistry. The kit contains a quantity of tooth-preserving fluid for temporary retaining knocked out teeth, as well as a tube of dental filling material that sets shortly after being dispensed from the tube. A quantity of gloves, sterile gauze, antiseptic mouth rinse, ice packs and antibacterial wipes is provided in the kit holder.

2011-02-17

20110036747

Carrying Case - A system for maintaining a large number of Handheld Electronic Devices is implemented as a carrying case having circuitry configured to connect to the Handheld Electronic Devices to enable the HEDs to be charged and synchronized. The carrying case has a central area configured to hold the circuitry for charging and synchronizing the HEDs, and a pair of divider structures on either side of the central area to hold the HEDs in a protective manner while stored in the carrying case. A grounded protective coating is applied to the interior of the carrying case to dissipate electromagnetic radiation generated by the circuitry and/or HEDs within the carrying case.

2011-02-17

20110036748

Wafer Container With Staggered Wall Structure - A wafer container comprising a base and a cover that nest together. The base includes a staggered wall structure composed of inner and outer walls. The staggered wall structure is arranged so that forces from side impacts are absorbed principally by outer wall segments. A rib on the cover restrains the outer wall segments from flexing beyond the inner wall diameter. Reference tabs on the base facilitate alignment of the base to the cover.

2011-02-17

20110036749

STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND DISPLAY SYSTEM - A container for storage, transport and dispensing of products. The container is convertible between a first configuration A suitable for storage and transport, and a second configuration B suitable for display. The containers can be interlocked with each other and supported on a support system. A blank for the construction of the container, a support system for the container, and an adaptor for adapting a substantially horizontal shelf to take the containers are also described.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUPERHEATED VAPOR CONTACTING AND VAPORIZATION OF FEEDSTOCKS CONTAINING HIGH BOILING POINT AND UNVAPORIZABLE FOULANTS IN AN OLEFINS FURNACE - A contactor/separator is formed from a vessel; an inlet for receiving a vapor/liquid mixture; an inlet for receiving a superheated vapor; a hub located within the vessel, the hub including a plurality of vanes for imparting a centrifugal motion to the vapor/liquid mixture or the superheated vapor; an outlet in a bottom of the vessel for removing liquid; and an outlet for removing vapor from the vessel. A method is also provided for heating and separating liquid and vapor from a hydrocarbon feedstock comprising introducing a hydrocarbon feedstock into a contactor/separator: introducing a superheated vapor into the contactor/separator such that it contacts and vaporizes a portion of the feedstock within the contactor/separator; separating unvaporized feedstock from vaporized feedstock in the contactor/separator; removing the vaporized feedstock and the superheated vapor through a first outlet; and removing the unvaporized feedstock through a second outlet.

METHOD OF PRODUCING SYNTHETIC FUEL - An object of the invention is to provide a method of producing synthetic fuel from Fischer-Tropsch synthetic crude oil obtained by a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis method, the method comprising the steps of: (a) fractionating, in a fractionator, Fischer-Tropsch synthetic crude oil obtained by a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis method into at least two fractions of a middle fraction containing a component having a boiling range corresponding to diesel fuel oil, and a wax fraction containing a wax component heavier than the middle fraction; (b) separating and removing a magnetic particle contained in the wax fraction obtained in the step (a) at 100° C. to 450° C. by using a high gradient magnetic separator; and (c) hydrocracking the wax fraction obtained in the step (b) from which the magnetic particle is separated and removed.

Operating Method for Hydrodenitrogenation - The present invention relates to a catalytic process for removing organonitrogen species from hydrocarbon mixtures such as refinery process feedstreams. More particularly, this invention relates to a new operating and catalyst loading strategies based on organonitrogen concentration, composition, and structure.

2011-02-17

20110036756

Novel catalysts and process for liquid hydrocarbon fuel production - The present invention provides a novel process and system in which a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen synthesis gas, or syngas, is converted into hydrocarbon mixtures composed of high quality gasoline components, aromatic compounds, and lower molecular weight gaseous olefins in one reactor or step. The invention utilizes a novel molybdenum-zeolite catalyst in high pressure hydrogen for conversion, as well as a novel rhenium-zeolite catalyst in place of the molybdenum-zeolite catalyst, and provides for use of the novel catalysts in the process and system of the invention.

2011-02-17

20110036757

APPARATUS FOR FEEDING SHEETS, BOOKLETS OR THE LIKE AND SYSTEM FOR SORTING FORWARDING DOCUMENTS - Provided are an apparatus for feeding sheets, booklets or the like having a wider adjustable range according to the thickness of the object than the conventional apparatus, and a system for sorting forwarding documents with the foregoing feeding apparatus. In the feeding apparatus, a moving shaft is supported by a fixed sleeve so as to be movable upward and downward. A main compression coil spring is located between the moving shaft and the fixed base and imparts a main spring force to the moving shaft in order that an overlap feed limiting member is pressed against a conveying belt. A sub compression coil spring imparts an oppositely directed sub spring force to the moving shaft. A position of a pressing washer is displaced downward by a threading engagement of an upper end adjusting bolt, so that even when the spring force of the main compression coil spring is increased, an increased amount is cancelled by an increase in the spring force of the sub compression coil spring.

Screening machine and associated screen panel - A screening machine of the type used to separate or classify mixtures of solid particles of different sizes includes a fixed base and a perforate screen mounted for movement relative to the base during a screening operation. The screens are pre-tensioned and mounted in a perimeter frame for separating various granular and particulate material. The frame is slid into the side of the machine in a direction parallel with two opposing bevel lips at the ends of the frame which mate in the screening machine with a complementary channel such that when the screen is raised into sealing contact in the screening machine, the bevel ends of the screen panel frame align the screen panel in the machine. The bevels on the screen panel frame provide a positive sealing surface for contact with the adjacent portions of the channel to prevent product from escaping off of the screen during use.

2011-02-17

20110036760

GREY WATER REGENERATION SYSTEM - The object of this invention is a grey water regeneration system for its subsequent reuse which guarantees the quality of the purified water, disposing of sensors which fully control the process by means of an automaton programmed so that if it detects any problem in the system, the water can be evacuated to the general collector (

2011-02-17

20110036761

AUTOMATIC OZONE WATER OUTPUT DEVICE - An automatic ozone water output device includes a faucet unit, at least one water inlet pipe, and an ozone generator. The faucet unit will automatically detect the presence of a user to output water. The water inlet pipe having a Venturi section connects the faucet unit and a water source. An ozone generating device having a pressure-sensitive activator is kept in a concealed space or a sheltered location, such as in the area under a basin or a sink. When water flows through the Venturi pipe, a negative pressure is developed and sensed by the pressure-sensitive activator. In response, the pressure-sensitive activator activates the ozone generator, thereby causing the mixing of ozone with the discharged water.

2011-02-17

20110036762

Digester gas mixer for waste liquid treatment - A mixer for anaerobic decomposition of sludge in a digester, captures and compressed biogas emitted by the decomposing sludge. The compressed biogas proceeds through supply lines to bubble forming plates mounted in the lower portion of the digester, close to or on the digester floor. Biogas accumulates under the forming plates to emerge as large mixing bubbles from 6 inches to 10 feet in diameter along their largest dimension. The mixing bubbles are large enough to move sludge as they rise to the surface and generate a mixing current in the sludge. The mixing current mixes the sludge, and bacteria and other microorganisms to promote the conversion of the pollutants contained in the sludge.

2011-02-17

20110036763

FILLER AND FILTER UNIT FOR A TANK, IN PARTICULAR FOR THE FUEL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE FITTED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE - The unit comprises a tubular filler, provided with an internal thread) suitable for coupling with a corresponding external thread of the mouthpiece of the tank, and with, internally, a plurality of essentially coplanar anchoring prominences which, in the fitted condition, rest on part of the top edge of the mouthpiece of the tank to which they are constrained by fixing elements in such a way as to prevent the unscrewing of the filler. The anchoring prominences have respective retention elements protruding radially towards the centreline of the filler and capable of being opened out elastically towards the outside. The unit also comprises a filter with, at the top, an annular flange protruding radially towards the outside. It is possible to introduce this filter through the filler prefitted on the tank until the said flange interferes with the retention elements of the prominences of the filler and, after passing beyond the said retention elements, is held between them and the top edge of the mouthpiece of the tank.

2011-02-17

20110036764

REPLACEABLE HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE FILTER DEVICE - A replaceable hollow fiber membrane filter device comprising an upper cap, a lower cap, and a cartridge. The cartridge has multiple hollow fiber membrane bundles inside, and an upper and a lower membrane tube covers which are used to fix two ends of hollow fiber membrane bundles. The bottom of each hollow fiber membrane bundle has a lower membrane lagging; the top of each hollow fiber membrane bundle has an upper membrane lagging which extends outward to make a flow way; on the lower membrane tube cover there has multiple slots which conjugate with the fringe of the lower membrane lagging, and on the upper membrane tube cover there has multiple sockets which conjugate with the fringe of the upper membrane lagging, and both are seal-connected by a disassembling structure. The upper end and the lower end of each hollow fiber membrane bundle respectively goes through the upper and the lower membrane lagging, and is mounted inside the upper and the lower membrane tube cover, and seal-connected by disassembling structure. Therefore, the present invention may provide a method of replacement or cleaning single hollow fiber membrane bundle instead of replacing whole filter device, so the cost is down.

2011-02-17

20110036765

CLEAN WATER FILTER ASSEMBLY OF REFRIGERATOR - Disclosed is a clean water filter of a refrigerator, comprising: a clean water filter allowing water flowed into the refrigerator to be cleaned; a filter head to which the clean water filter is detachably coupled; a rotation cover rotatably coupled to the filter head and provided to receive at least a portion of the clean water filter and filter head; and a rotation part formed on a side of the filter head and allowing the rotation cover to be rotated with respect to the filter head, wherein the rotation cover rotates centering on a shaft parallel to the length direction of the clean water filter. With the present embodiment, the radius of rotation of the rotation cover is formed to be small, making it possible to minimize interference between the rotation cover and the stored goods.

2011-02-17

20110036766

FLUID FILTER - An internal combustion engine liquid filter, comprising: a filter housing and housing cover a ring filter element; at least one intermediate piece arranged below the filter housing cover and above the housing; an inlet channel arranged on the housing side, communicating with a crude side of the ring filter element, and an outlet channel arranged on the housing side, communicating with a pure side of the ring filter element; a drainage channel on the housing side, wherein the housing space drains through the drainage channel when removing the filter housing cover; and a closure mechanism arranged in the intermediate piece and the closure mechanism is rotatable about a filter axis, wherein the closure mechanism has a closure element for closing the drainage channel.

2011-02-17

20110036767

Water Processor - A quickly cleanable water processor includes a shell, a water pipe, at least one filtering unit and a cleaning unit. The shell includes a space defined therein, a water inlet, a water outlet and an air inlet. The water inlet and outlet and the air inlet and outlet are in communication with the space. The water pipe is disposed in the shell and made with slots in communication with the water inlet. The filtering unit is detachably provided around the water pipe. The filtering unit includes alternately arranged membrane bags and water-guiding discs. The cleaning unit includes an air pump and an air pipe extended into the shell from the air pump through the air inlet. The air pipe includes apertures through which air reaches the membrane bags from the air pipe.

Solid-Liquid Separating Device, Filtering Apparatus, and Solid-Liquid Separating Method - A solid-liquid separating apparatus is provided with: a separating roll which has a substantially cylindrical shape with a plurality of through holes, which penetrate between an inner surface and an outer surface in radial direction thereof, and is rotatable in circumferential direction thereof; and a pair of separating filter cloths which is endless belts capable of traveling in a rotation direction of the separating roll and are wound around the outer circumference of the separating roll so as to overlap each other, wherein a material supplied between the pair of filter cloths is squeezed by being rolled together with the pair of filter cloths therebetween on the outer circumference of the separating roll, and the material is dehydrated by ventilating via each through hole.

Ballasted anaerobic system and method for treating wastewater - A ballasted anaerobic system for treating wastewater including at least one anaerobic treatment reactor. A weighting agent impregnation subsystem is configured to mix weighting agent with the biological flocs to form weighted biological flocs to create a weighted anaerobic sludge blanket in the at least one anaerobic treatment reactor. A weighting agent recovery subsystem is configured to recover the weighting agent from excess sludge and reintroduce the weighting agent to the weighting agent impregnation subsystem.

2011-02-17

20110036772

Method of Removing Phosphorus from Wastewater - A process for removing phosphorus from wastewater wherein an iron or aluminum salt is added to the wastewater. The iron or aluminum salt results in the precipitation of certain iron or aluminum species that include phosphorus adsorption sites. These iron or phosphorus species are settled and become a part of sludge produced in the course of the wastewater treatment process. By recycling substantial portions of the sludge, the concentration of these iron or aluminum species in the wastewater is increased. This increased concentration results in the presence of large quantities of unused phosphorus adsorption sites that attract and adsorb phosphorus, resulting in phosphorus being removed from the wastewater.

Spiral Wound Membrane Module for Forward Osmotic Use - A spiral wound membrane module for forward osmotic use is disclosed. The membrane module may generally include a forward osmosis membrane in a spiral wound configuration. The module may include two inlets and two outlets, and may define first and second fluid flow paths. The inlets to each of the fluid flow paths may be generally isolated so as to prevent mixing. In some embodiments, the membrane module may include a distributer region and a collector region.

2011-02-17

20110036775

SEA WATER REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM TO REDUCE CONCENTRATE VOLUME PRIOR TO DISPOSAL - The present invention includes systems and methods for treatment of seawater RO system for recovering most of the water (i.e., 85-90%) from the concentrate of a brackish groundwater reverse osmosis treatment system that may use, e.g., a batch method. With proper pH control and antiscalant dosage, the batch-treatment SWRO system of the present invention can be used to recovery water from silica-saturated RO concentrate without fouling the membranes. Silica concentrations of over 1000 mg/L are attainable with relatively minimal pre-treatment of the silica-saturated feed solution.

2011-02-17

20110036776

PROCESSING METHOD OF LIQUID - A processing method of liquid includes: decomposing a resin in liquid by allowing ozone gas to contact the liquid containing a water-soluble carbonyl compound and the resin; and removing organic acid generated by decomposing the resin in the decomposing step from the liquid by performing on the liquid after being subjected to the decomposing step an ion exchange process using an ion exchange resin. The liquid to be subjected to the ion exchange process contains water.

FILTER NETWORK - The present invention relates to a filter unit for cleaning fluids, filter systems comprised of a plurality of said filter units, and the use of the filter unit or of the filter systems for filtering sludge and floating algae from water, or for purifying gases.

2011-02-17

20110036779

Method for separating suspended solids from a waste fluid - The disclosure relates to a separation process. An aerated inlet mixture of fluid and solids is fed to a flotation separation vessel and is separated into an upper float layer and a lower clarified layer. The upper float layer is withdrawn from the vessel when the height of the upper float layer exceeds the height of an overflow conduit and forms a concentrated solids effluent The lower clarified layer is withdrawn from the separation vessel as a clarified fluid effluent. The separation process is performed continuously using a control process that maintains a relatively stable distribution between the lower clarified layer and the upper float layer. The control process is a closed loop process that monitors the instantaneous height of the vessel contents and computes an error function based on the instantaneous height and a set-point height The error function is used to periodically adjust the outlet flowrate of the clarified fluid effluent. The resulting process has improved stability (e.g., being continuously operable without interruption and/or operable for extended periods between intermittent cleaning processes) and provides a concentrated solids effluent with solids concentrations higher than those previously attainable in similar separation processes.

2011-02-17

20110036780

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING FRACTIONS OF MIXTURES, SUSPENSIONS, AND SOLUTIONS OF NON-POLAR LIQUIDS - A polar liquid mixture containing suspended or dissolved particles or solute is exposed to air or a hydrophilic surface. An exclusion zone having a reduced concentration of particles or solute is formed in the polar liquid adjacent to the interface with air or the hydrophilic surface. One or more fractions of purified polar liquid and/or concentrated particles or solute are collected. A sensor can provide feedback to the collector.

2011-02-17

20110036781

FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR FUEL SUPPLY TO ACTUATORS AND FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM OF AIRCRAFT ENGINE AND METHOD - A filter assembly for a fuel delivery system for actuators and fuel control system of an aircraft engine includes a wash flow filter. Fuel flow velocity is increased through the filter through use of a recirculating passage that is effectively achieved through use of an ejector pump. A portion of the pressurized fuel delivered by the main fuel pump is diverted and serves as a motive fluid that scavenges unfiltered flow from downstream of the filter and recirculates or discharges the recirculated flow to an inlet of the filter. This provides increased velocity to maintain sufficient washing of the filter openings.

2011-02-17

20110036782

FILTER WITH MEMORY, COMMUNICATION AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR - The present invention describes a system and method for accurately measuring the temperature of a filter element. A temperature transducer, and a communications device are coupled so as to be able to measure and transmit the temperature of a filter element while in use. This system can comprise a single component, integrating both the communication device and the temperature transducer. Alternatively, the system can comprise separate temperature transducer and transmitter components, in communication with one another. In yet another embodiment, a storage element can be added to the system, thereby allowing the device to store a set of temperature values. The use of this device is beneficial to many applications. For example, the ability to read filter temperatures in situ allows improved Sterilization-In-Place (SIP) protocol compliance, since the temperatures of actual filter elements can be directly measured, rather than interpolated as is done currently.

2011-02-17

20110036783

SYSTEM FOR REDUCING OVERFLOW DISCHARGES FROM COMBINED SEWER SYSTEM - A system for controlling discharges of untreated water from a Combined Sewer System carrying rainwater and sewage from a drainage basin and having a Combined Sewage Overflow for discharging untreated material comprises the following: at least one cistern located within the drainage basin served by the Combined Sewer System, the cistern being positioned to capture rainwater that is collected from a portion of the drainage basin, the cistern having a drainage outlet for discharging water into the Combined Sewer System, the drainage outlet having a control valve positioned to control water flow through the drainage outlet, and the cistern also having an overflow outlet configured to discharge rainwater in the event that the cistern contains an amount of water approaching its capacity; a detector for obtaining data that correlates with water being discharged through the Combined Sewage Overflow; and a transmitter for remotely controlling the control valve. The system is operated such that when a discharge is not occurring at the Combined Sewer Overflow, the control valve remains open and rainwater flows through the system into the Combined Sewer System. When a discharge is occurring through the Combined Sewer Overflow, the control valve is closed and rainwater is stored within the cistern.

2011-02-17

20110036784

Filter Cap Additive Delivery System - A additive delivery system and method which includes a additive gel, a filter and a fluid/gel chemistry exchange region, wherein the exchange region subjects the additive gel to different types or combinations of contact with the fluid in order to control the additive release rate, maintain a uniform release rate, maintain the physical integrity of the gel or combinations thereof.

2011-02-17

20110036785

WASTE SOLID CLEANING APPARATUS - There is herein described the removal of fluid from fluid-contaminated waste solids and a method and apparatus for analysing and detecting the amount of oil in a fluid-contaminated waste material. In particular, there is described the removal of oil from drill cuttings at an offshore rig, onshore treatment facility and other oily wastes such as refinery wastes and an improved method and apparatus for analysing and detecting the amount of oil in solid material (e.g. drill cuttings) from an offshore rig, onshore treatment facility and other oily wastes such as from refinery wastes.

2011-02-17

20110036786

FLOATING DISK FOR SEPARATING BLOOD COMPONENTS - A floating separating element for use in centrifugal separation of components of a physiological fluid comprises a positioning part and a separating part, where the positioning part is designed to automatically assume a position in a supernatant and a separating part is positioned at a desired location with respect to the interface between the supernatant and heavier components. In preferred embodiments the physiological fluids are blood or bone marrow aspirate, and the heavier components comprise red blood cells. The positioning part comprises the majority of the mass of the separating element and is thin so that differences in the position of the separating element with respect to the interface are small compared to differences in the densities of the separated compoments, particularly the component comprising red blood cells. A method allows red blood cells to move the separating element during decanting to ensure complete decant of the supernatant.

2011-02-17

20110036787

PARTICLE SEPARATION - Apparatus for increasing a concentration of large particles in a mixture which includes the large particles and smaller particles, including a flow chamber, a filtrate accepting chamber, a filtering component separating the flow chamber from the filtrate accepting chamber, the filtering component including a plurality of pores passing therethrough, characterized by further including means for generating a flow of the fluid in the flow chamber, with a flow component in a direction parallel to a surface of the filtering component sufficient to substantially prevent particles from adhering to the filtering component and clogging the pores. A method of increasing a concentration of large particles in a mixture which includes the large particles and smaller particles, including providing a flow chamber and a filtrate accepting chamber separated by a filtering component, the filtering component including a plurality of pores passing therethrough, and placing a fluid with the mixture in the flow chamber, characterized by causing the fluid with the mixture to flow in the flow chamber, with a flow component parallel to a surface of the filtering component sufficient to substantially prevent particles from adhering to the filtering component and clogging the pores, thereby increasing the concentration of the larger particles relative to the concentration of the smaller particles in the mixture. Related apparatus and methods are also described.

MERCHANDISE DISPLAY HOOK HAVING TIME DELAY MECHANISM INCLUDING HELIX - A merchandise display hook has a time delay mechanism for increasing the amount of time required to dispense items of merchandise from a display arm, while permitting bulk loading of the items of merchandise onto the display arm. The time delay mechanism includes a housing, a helix extending from the housing in a rearward direction, and a rotatable handle extending from the housing in a forward direction. Rotation of the handle causes the helix to rotate about the display arm to thereby dispense the items of merchandise from the display arm in the forward direction. The time delay mechanism further includes a lock mechanism having a secured position for attaching the time delay mechanism to the display arm and an unsecured position for allowing the time delay mechanism to be detached from the display arm to permit bulk loading. A first drive gear may be affixed to the handle that engages a reducing gear that in turn engages a second drive gear affixed to the helix so that the second drive gear turns the helix slower than the handle turns the first drive gear.

2011-02-17

20110036790

VERTICAL TOOL STORAGE DEVICE - Disclosed is a vertical tool rack storage device which includes a hollow upright pivot shaft, a plurality of flat tool racks for holding tool bits and parts, and a plurality of connectors for pivotally coupling the flat tool racks to the hollow upright pivot shaft for enabling the tool racks to be arranged in a stack and individually turnable about the hollow upright pivot shaft.

2011-02-17

20110036791

WINE BOTTLE HOLDER - A front locating panel having a plurality of recesses; a supporting panel fixed to a rear end of the front locating panel; each of two sides of the supporting panel being combined with a side board; an inner side of the side board stop panel being formed with a groove; a back side of the supporting panel being formed with at least one hanging hole so that the supporting panel can be hung to a wall; and a decoration panel attached to the groove of the supporting panel; the decoration panel having a plurality of larger holes at a lower part thereof to position the end part of the bottles and a plurality of smaller holes at an upper part thereof for placing containers; an object can be placed in the container.

MULTI PURPOSE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE GARMENT BAR - The present invention is a multi-purpose recreational vehicle garment bar that incorporates important convenience features for the user. It includes convenient methods of suspending the support base from the recreational vehicle, and optionally, from other fixed structures typically found at a recreational vehicle parking area. Also included in the design are consideration for incorporating screwdriver holders and an end flag holder which provide important convenience and decorative features for the end user.

2011-02-17

20110036794

Organizer for a firefighter's protective emergency-response clothing - An organizer is disclosed for organizing the protective emergency-response clothing of a firefighter such as boots, trousers, jacket and helmet. The organizer of this invention eliminates the practice of placing the firefighter's jacket and helmet on the floor of the fire station during the time the firefighter is not wearing the same, thereby preventing the firefighter's jacket and helmet from coming into contact with dirt, water on the floor of the fire station.

2011-02-17

20110036795

Modular Rack Systems - A modular garment rack system, useful for display and storage of items, includes a first support standard and a second support standard. At least one brace means is provided for supporting the first and second support standards in an upright orientation. When the garment rack system is assembled, the first and second support standards are interconnected in a linear arrangement with their first and second horizontal and base members in an orientation that is substantially parallel.

2011-02-17

20110036796

FOOD DELIVERY APPARATUS WITH STACKABLE SHELF SYSTEM - A food item delivery apparatus is disclosed, that includes a delivery container, as well as one or more removable shelves stackable within the delivery container, such that each of the one or more removable shelves is configured to be inserted and removed from the delivery container using a finger-gripping mechanism. The one or more removable shelves are configured to be inserted and removed from the delivery container while the food item is resting thereon. At least one shelf is supported by one or more variable-sized support members attached thereto, the one or more support members being perpendicular to a top surface of the shelf, and resting on a bottom of the delivery container or a top surface of another shelf directly underneath the shelf. The delivery container and the shelves may be coated with insulating material to promote heat circulation and to avoid sticking.

2011-02-17

20110036797

APPARATUS FOR REDUCING FAT CONTENT OF PAN-COOKED FOODS - A pan holder apparatus includes a pan-support assembly for holding a cooking vessel, a riser assembly disposed at a first edge of the pan-support assembly, the riser assembly having a first height for inclining the pan-support assembly at a first incline angle, and at least one retention assembly disposed at a second opposite edge of the pan-support assembly, the at least one retention assembly having a second height for preventing a cooking vessel from sliding off the pan-support assembly inclined by the riser at an angle relative to a level surface, the second height being less than the first height.

2011-02-17

20110036798

Building Unit for Modular Rack - Disclosed is a building unit for a modular rack. The building unit includes a shelf, a frame for supporting the shelf and posts for supporting the frame. The frame includes beams, sleeves provided between the beams and connecting elements each securely disposed in a related one of the sleeves and formed with at least one screw hole. Each of the screws includes a lower section and an upper section driven through the screw hole of a related one of the connecting elements. Each of the posts includes upper and lower discs formed therein. The upper disc includes a screw hole for receiving the lower section of a related one of the screws. The lower disc includes a screw hole for receiving the upper section of a screw of another building unit.

2011-02-17

20110036799

Lifting Assemblies Including Trapezoidal Strong Back Beam Systems - Bridge crane assemblies, trapezoidal strong back beam systems and carriages for bridge crane assemblies are disclosed. According to some embodiments, a bridge crane assembly comprises a trapezoidal beam and a bridge attachable to an underside of the trapezoidal beam. The bridge comprises an attachment means for supporting a lifting device for the crane assembly. At least one guide track is attachable to a support structure and at least one carriage is longitudinally movable along the at least one guide track. Each carriage comprises a pair of spaced apart mounting plates and a plurality of rollers rotatably mounted to the mounting plates in a substantially vertical orientation. An axle extends between and is pivotally secured to the mounting plates. A displacement arm has a first end pivotally coupled to the axle and at least one second end for pivotal connection to the bridge.

2011-02-17

20110036800

AUTOMATIC COUPLER FOR MODEL RAILROAD CAR - In an automatic coupler for a model railroad car, a coupler body includes a knuckle coupler member formed of a coupler trunk having a knuckle portion and an engagement portion, and a receiving coupler member formed of a coupler trunk having a receiving portion and an engagement portion. A holder includes a lower holder member having a holder plate, a holder shaft projecting from the holder plate and adapted to engage with the engagement portions, and a spring portion adapted to surround the engagement portions. The holder plate, holder shaft, and the spring portion are integrally formed, and an upper holder member is adapted to be fixed to the lower holder member with the coupler body interposed between. The coupler body and the holder have a guide mechanism that allows the coupler body to follow a curve when the car travels on the curve.

2011-02-17

20110036801

INTERACTIVE BABY FEEDING BOTTLE - An interactive baby bottle with an electronic unit is disclosed. The electronic unit comprises a sensor unit configured to sense the heart beat of a person bottle feeding a baby and an actuator unit configured to transmit the sensed heart beat to the baby. The disclosed interactive baby bottle can facilitate the drinking process, since it allows bottle feeding to become an experience of connectedness between the baby and the person bottle feeding the baby thereby approaching breast feeding.

ACCESSORY LID FOR BOTTLE - This invention relates generally to mechanics, and more specifically, to an accessory lid for a bottle. In one embodiment, the invention includes an accessory lid having a base configured to removably couple with a bottle; a cover configured to removably couple with the base; and an accessory compartment disposed therein. In another embodiment, the invention includes an accessory lid having a base configured to removably couple with a bottle; and an accessory compartment disposed therein, wherein the base is configured to removably couple with an existing bottle cover of the bottle. In a further embodiment, the invention includes a bottle having a base configured to removably couple with the bottle; a cover configured to removably couple with the base; and an accessory compartment disposed therein.

2011-02-17

20110036804

Plastic Pry Off Paint Can Assembly - An all plastic paint container assembly comprising a container, a ring assembly attached to the rim of the container and a pry-off plastic closure having a dual sealing arrangement with the ring member and an undercut lock at a location which provides maximum circumferential area. Containers of this design can be stacked both with and without the ring members attached. Three embodiments are disclosed, providing double and triple closure locks and multiple seals.

2011-02-17

20110036805

COMPOSITE INTERLOCKING STOPPER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A composite synthetic cork is provided, wherein the synthetic cork is operatively coupled with a cap via an interlocking contour. In an exemplary embodiment, the interlocking contour(s) is molded on or within an otherwise flat bottom portion of the cap. In other exemplary embodiments, the cap and the cork are assembled via co-injection molding.

2011-02-17

20110036806

COLLAPSIBLE BOTTLE - A bottle is made of biodegradable material and has a plurality of collapsible pleats, adjacent pleats having regions of weakness which are circumferentially staggered along a helical line, to promote collapse of the bottle in a controlled and pre-determined way.

ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER, ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER FABRICATION METHOD, AND ULTRASONIC ENDOSCOPE - An ultrasonic transducer according to the present invention includes: two or more ultrasonic transducer cells, each of which has a lower electrode, a first insulating layer placed on the lower electrode, a cavity placed on the first insulating layer, a second insulating layer placed on the cavity, and an upper electrode placed above the second insulating layer; channels which communicate the cavities with each other; the second insulating layer placed on the channels; holes formed in the second insulating layer placed on the channels; and sealing portions which seal the holes, where that part of the sealing portions which enters the channels is the same in cross-sectional shape as the holes.

2011-02-17

20110036809

Microchannel forming method and nanotipped dispensing device having a microchannel - A method of forming a microchannel as well as a thin film structure including same is made by forming a first thin film on a side of a substrate, forming a fugitive second thin film on the first thin film such that the second thin film defines a precursor of the elongated microchannel and a plurality of extensions connected to and extending transversely relative to the precursor along a length thereof A third thin film is formed on the first thin film and the fugitive second thin film such that the second thin film resides between the first thin film and the third thin film. A respective access site is formed in a region of the third thin film residing on a respective extension and penetrating to the fugitive second thin film. The fugitive second thin film forming the precursor is selectively removed from between the first thin film and the third thin film using an etching medium introduced through the access sites, thereby forming the microchannel between the first thin film and the third thin film. The method preferably further includes forming a sealing layer on the third thin film in a manner to close off open access sites remaining after selective removal of the second thin film.

2011-02-17

20110036810

MANUFACTURING METHOD OF ELECTRON SOURCE - An electron gun with a truncated-cone-shaped cathode with uniform emission current density is efficiently manufactured. A manufacturing method of a cathode electron gun equipped with a supply source for diffusing oxide of a metal element on a single crystal needle of tungsten or molybdenum includes steps of forming a truncated-cone-shape having a flat plane at a single crystal edge serving as the cathode by machining beforehand, thereafter thinning and removing a front layer of the flat plane by a focused gallium ion beam, and re-flattening it.

2011-02-17

20110036811

Switchgear and Method for Operating Switchgear - A switchgear includes an earthing and disconnecting switch which linearly moves and is switchable to a disconnecting and an earthing positions, a vacuum valve which performs closing and breaking of a current in a vacuum container producing vacuum inside, and a solid insulator with which the earthing and disconnecting switch and the vacuum valve are covered, therein the earthing and disconnecting switch and the vacuum valve are electrically connected, and closing and breaking of a current is performed in the vacuum valve.

GAS INSULATION CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH STRUCTURE FOR DECREASING FRICTION - Disclosed is a gas insulation circuit breaker with a structure for decreasing friction. The gas insulation circuit breaker comprises: a movable side supporting plate; a cylinder mounted so as to perform a reciprocating movement in a state that an outer surface thereof comes in contact with an inner surface of the movable side supporting plate; a contact spring for conduction disposed between the movable side supporting plate and the cylinder; and a movable arc contactor and a fixed arc contactor installed at the movable side supporting plate and the cylinder, respectively, and contacting and separated from each other by movement of the cylinder, wherein an end of the cylinder is tapered, and the outer surface of the cylinder comes in contact with the contact spring for conduction after a predetermined time lapses in a state that the cylinder has started to perform a closing operation during a circuit breaking operation.

INTEGRAL HANDLE - The present invention includes a multi-use welding gun body configured for use in multiple locations along a welding gun assembly. In a particular embodiment, the multi-use welding gun body includes an enclosure forming an exterior surface of the body, the enclosure configured for both receiving a welding wire and a power source and directing the same toward a torch and having a first enclosure end with a wire-receiving aperture extending to an internal block-receiving cavity, the wire receiving aperture shaped to selectively receive a torch and an extension having an orifice containing both welding wire and shielding gas. The block-receiving cavity of the enclosure extends axially with a non-circular profile to a cable-receiving cavity within the housing, the cable-receiving cavity extending longitudinally to the second enclosure end. The second enclosure end includes an aperture forming an end of the cable-receiving cavity. A removable block is positioned within the block-receiving cavity.

LASER SEALING OF PACKAGES - A device for welding a plurality of foils to one another by means of a laser, for use in a packaging machine, comprises a clamping unit configured for applying pressure to a plurality of foils in a predetermined area as well as for conducting the laser radiation used for the purpose of welding to this area. A method for welding a plurality of foils to one another by means of a laser in a sealing station comprises welding the foils to one another along a sealing seam by means of the radiation of the laser while pressing them together in the area of the sealing seam.

2011-02-17

20110036818

OPTICAL ETCHING DEVICE FOR LASER MACHINING - An optical etching device for laser machining is provided and includes a laser light source and an optical head. The laser light source emits an incident beam. The optical head includes a transparent substrate, an opaque film and a sub-wavelength annular channel. The laser energy tolerance of the transparent substrate ranges from 8 J/cm

2011-02-17

20110036819

Process for Producing a Hole Using Different Laser Positions - Methods for producing a continuous hole in a substrate are provided. A laser is used for producing an inner proportion and a diffuser of the continuous hole, wherein an angular position of the laser with respect to the substrate is changed at least three times.

2011-02-17

20110036820

VERTICAL STENT CUTTING PROCESS - A system and method for processing a tubular member for producing a medical device, wherein the tubular member is oriented in a longitudinally vertical position during processing.

Hair Iron Fume Removal Device - The problem of noxious fume generation during chemical treatment of hair using a hair iron is solved by providing a fume intake on the hair iron near the point of fume generation, preferably near the iron's heating elements. The fume intake receives the fumes and delivers them to the fume removal passage under vacuum flow generated by a vacuum source, then transported to a filtration system or exhausted to the outside environment. Optionally, the fume intake may extend along the length of the heating element and may be directed downward, towards the hair. Optionally, the fume removal device may be attachable as a retrofit to a standard hair iron. The present invention advantageously prevents the spread of the noxious fumes to the rest of the salon and protects both the stylist and client from discomfort and irritation, thus permitting the more widespread use of these beneficial hair treatments.

2011-02-17

20110036823

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL - A system and method for removing frozen precipitation that has accumulated on a surface of a road vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a heating array attached to the surface and a power source. When energized by the power source, the heating array generates heat that melts the frozen precipitation from the surface.

2011-02-17

20110036824

HEATED KEYBOARD - A heated keyboard includes a number of input keys and a circuit board. A heating member is arranged in each of the number of input keys connected to voltage pin of the circuit board via a heating switch. When the heating switch is turned on, the heating member receives a voltage signal from the circuit board, thereby the heating member generates heat for warming user's hand.

2011-02-17

20110036825

HEATING DEVICE - The present invention provides a heating device including a heating compartment for holding an object-to-be-heated, an oven heater for heating the heating compartment, a circulation fan for supplying the heat of the oven heater to the heating compartment as hot air, a drive motor for driving the circulation fan, a grill heater in an upper part of the heating compartment, and a turntable on which the object-to-be-heated is mounted, the turntable being in the bottom of the heating compartment, in which the grill heater is disposed obliquely to a side surface of the heating compartment in a part of the upper part of the heating compartment.

2011-02-17

20110036826

Carbon nanotube heater-equipped electric oven - An electric oven includes an oven body defining a chamber. The heater is located in the chamber of the oven body. The heater includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes joined end to end by van der Waals attractive force.

2011-02-17

20110036827

APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRICAL COOKER AND RELATED METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a micro-control device, which comprises a RC oscillator for generating a reference clock, a plurality of analog switches coupled to the touch switches for controlling transmission of the transition signal and a plurality of counters for counting time, all of the counters stop counting when one of the counters overflows and content of all counters being read, wherein ON/OFF of the analog switches controlled by a software.

2011-02-17

20110036828

Carbon nanotube fabric and heater adopting the same - A carbon nanotube fabric includes a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes joined end to end. The at least two electrodes are separately located and electrically connected to the carbon nanotubes of the heating element.